Best 6 Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to comforting meals, few things can top a plate of tender, flavorful meatballs smothered in a rich, savory sauce. The slow cooker cheese stuffed meatballs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic dish. Using simple, everyday ingredients, this recipe yields juicy meatballs that are bursting with melted cheese and swimming in a homemade sauce that is packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a hearty weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, look no further.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Nothing says "home cooking" like a good plate of meatballs. Tiny balls of fresh mozzarella are the "surprise inside" this hearty dish, which uses the slow cooker as a prep shortcut.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories     Entree

Time 5h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
8 oz small fresh mozzarella balls
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (25 oz each) tomato pasta sauce
12 oz uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, basil, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and eggs. Shape into 14 to 16 (2-inch) meatballs. Press 1 small mozzarella ball into center of each meatball, sealing it inside.
  • In 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook just until browned on all sides.
  • Pour 1 jar of the pasta sauce into 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Carefully place browned meatballs over sauce. Pour second jar of pasta sauce over meatballs.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • When about 15 minutes are left, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve meatballs and sauce over cooked spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 900, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 7 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1890 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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This is a Paula Deen recipe and supper delish, very versitile. You can use seasoned sausage and omit seasonings to make it even easier!! I love to use the leftovers to make meatball sandwiches!

Provided by Shannonlizz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 -1 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, divided into 12 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
2 lbs cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and oregano.
  • Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not too wet and can be formed into balls easily.
  • Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole into the center (You can also use a cookie scooper to make uniformed balls).
  • Insert a piece of mozzerella into the hole and close the hole by pinching the meat mixture together around it.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into pan. Add meatballs and cook until just browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker. (If prefered you can bake meatballs in a deeper cookie sheet at 350 for about 30 min).
  • Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 222.8, Sodium 2105.3, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 52.1

SLOW-COOKER CHEESE-FILLED SALSA MEATBALLS



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Make cheese-filled meatballs today with our Slow-Cooker Cheese-Filled Salsa Meatballs recipe. Party guests will love these cheese-filled meatballs!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h30m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa, divided
1/2 tsp. each ground chili powder, ground cumin and garlic powder
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Pepper Jack Cheese, cut into 24 cubes
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Mix 1/2 cup salsa and seasonings in large bowl until blended. Add meat, bread crumbs and egg; mix just until blended. Shape into 24 (1-inch) meatballs.
  • Press 1 cheese cube into center of each meatball, pressing meat mixture around cheese to completely enclose cheese. Place in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Mix tomato sauce and remaining salsa until blended. Pour over meatballs; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 1-1/2 hours) or until meatballs are done (160ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 5 g

SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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Taken from The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook "The meatballs cook right in the sauce, making it especially rich and robust. If you like, serve with spaghetti squash 'spaghetti' or low-carb pasta."

Provided by Tarbean

Categories     Veal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground pork
1 lb ground veal (90% lean) or 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (25 3/4 ounce) can spaghetti sauce ("lite" or "no sugar added")
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup red wine
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, using clean hands, combine meatball ingredients (ground pork through 1 tsp black pepper); set aside. In slow cooker crock, whisk together the sauce ingredients (spaghetti sauce through water).
  • Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and drop them into the sauce (some will stick out of the sauce; that's okay).
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Before serving, stir gently so all meatballs are coated with sauce.

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SPAGHETTI



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A new twist on an old favorite! Mozzarella tucked inside each meatball creates a forkful of flavor. Kids of all ages will dig in!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sticks (1 oz each) mozzarella string cheese, cut into 18 (3/4-inch) cubes
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1 jar (48 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 egg
12 oz uncooked spaghetti
2/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place cheese cubes in small resealable freezer plastic bag; seal bag and freeze at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons of the pasta sauce. Stir in beef, onion, salt, oregano and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (2-inch) balls. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each ball, sealing it inside. Gently place in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining pasta sauce into 5-quart Dutch oven. Cover; heat to simmering over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Gently stir in meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; keep warm.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850, Carbohydrate 99 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2050 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatball.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly throughout the meatball.
  • Stuff the cheese into the center of the meatball, not the top, to prevent it from leaking out during cooking.
  • Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup a breeze.
  • Serve the cheese-stuffed, meatball with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

These slow-cooked cheese-stuffed, meatball are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The cheese-stuffed meatball are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and hearty. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

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